Narrative:The An-12 entered a spin and crashed into a swamp, 7 minutes after takeoff from Rzhev Air Base.It was considered that the propeller failed to feather after one of the engines had failed.

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This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.